Night Photography: Stunning Night Photography the Easy Way from Udemy

That's why you're here right?

We're excited to show you how to take your own amazing night & low-light photos.

With this complete night photography course, you'll learn the ins and outs from the gear we recommend, the settings we use, the composition tips we have, and the photo editing process we use to end up with award-winning night photos.

In this course we combine entertainment + education in this complete behind-the-scenes course. We're not just sitting behind our computer desk, showing you slides. We're out in the field, showing you exactly what we do to shoot our own night photos.

Key things you will learn in this night photography course:

What gear you need for night photography
How to prepare for your photography trip
Basic camera settings such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
How to compose beautiful night photos
Using a shutter release remote to shoot long exposures
How to shoot light trail photos
Composing creative night photos of the stars
How to shoot photographs of the moon
How to edit night photos to make them look even better

Course bonuses

Downloadable cheat sheets
Behind the scenes lessons
Full editing case studies
Practical assignments
Quizzes to test your knowledge

Why learn from us?

We are three instructors who love photography, and love teaching. We're the teachers of the best-selling Photography Masterclass. We always take our student's feedback, and use it to improve our courses. That's why we created this course in the first place - because fellow students wanted us to create a night photography course.

What students are saying about our courses:

Absolutely loved loved loved this course. - Ashonti

I really like this course. Its the best course I have ever taken on photography. I have come to really like Phil and Sam, and I think if you take the course you will to :D - TJ

I loved this course. The basics of photography were fully covered, plenty of practical examples, the tutors were very clear in their explanations and very quick in answering to any question. - Ornella

Perfect course for beginners and intermediate photographers. Duration of the lessons is great you can move at your own pace without needing to sit for hours for just one class. - Omar

If you want to take great night photos, this is the course for you.

Remember, there is a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee. There is no reason to hesitate. Enroll now, see if you enjoy the course, and start shooting better photos today.

Cheers,

Phil, Will, and Sam

What's inside

Learning objectives

You will learn how to take beautiful night photographs - like the pros!
You will be happier with the photos you shoot than ever before!
You will learn how to shoot light trail photos with your camera
You will know how to use bulb mode and a shutter release remote to shoot long exposures

You will know what equipment you need to shoot great night photos
You will understand how to set your camera's iso, shutter speed, and aperture (f-stop) while shooting night photographs
You will learn how to edit night photos to make them look even better

You will learn how to take beautiful night photographs - like the pros!
You will be happier with the photos you shoot than ever before!
You will learn how to shoot light trail photos with your camera
You will know how to use bulb mode and a shutter release remote to shoot long exposures
You will know what equipment you need to shoot great night photos
You will understand how to set your camera's iso, shutter speed, and aperture (f-stop) while shooting night photographs
You will learn how to edit night photos to make them look even better

Syllabus

Learn what this course is all about, and how to get the most out of it!

Welcome to the night photography course. In this lesson, you'll learn what this course is all about.

Join the Official Student Photography Group | Night Photography Course

In this lesson of the night photography course, we give you 10 commandments to get you started.

In this lesson of the night photography course, you'll learn about the key equipment we recommend (camera, lenses, filters, tripods, and gear for your adventures).

Download this checklist to help you remember what to bring on your next night photography adventure.

If you need a refresher on camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, this is the lesson for you. We want to get everyone up to speed for the rest of the lessons.

If you already know your camera settings, this is just an OPTIONAL lecture. Feel free to skip ahead.

Here is a downloadable pdf guide to photography that should help you get up to speed with everything we talk about in this course.

Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience | Night Photography Course

Follow Phil, Sam, and Will out in the Joshua Tree desert and learn how to shoot some amazing photos at night.

In this lesson of the night photography course, you'll learn the basics of long exposure photography for photographing the stars.

In this lesson of the night photography course, you'll learn how to add camera movements to your long exposures to get creative star and moon streaks.

It's time to have some fun! Phil and Sam show you how to shoot light trails - spelling out words and getting creative with light.

In this lesson of the night photography course, you'll learn how to shoot with a trigger (shutter release mode) in Bulb mode to get exposures longer than 30 seconds.

In this lesson of the night photography course, you'll learn how to photograph the moon.

COURSE BREAK: Check Out Our Ultimate Resource for New Photographers

Learn how to make your night photos look even better with editing!

In this photo editing lesson, we go over the basics of editing night photos - going over our step-by-step process.

In this lesson, go over the basics of Lightroom to get up to speed with the rest of this course.

In this night photography lesson, learn one editing trick to make star photos pop.

In this night photography lesson, learn one editing trick to improve night skies with graduated filters.

In this night photography lesson, learn one editing trick to remove things like airplane streaks from your photos.

In this night photography lesson, learn one editing trick to play with colors via the HSL Panel tab.

In this night photography lesson, learn one editing trick to remove digital noise and grain from your photos.

In this lesson of the night photography course, Phil takes his favorite photo from the adventure and walks through an entire edit.

In this lesson of the night photography course, Sam takes his favorite photo from the adventure and walks through an entire edit.

In this lesson of the night photography course, Will takes his favorite photo from the adventure and walks through an entire edit.

In this editing lesson, Will edits another night photo using Photoshop.

In this lesson of the night photography course, we show you how to export photos - whether you want to post it online or print out.

Here's a quick guide to export settings, no matter what program you use.

Here's a big thank you for participating in this course!

Post a Night Photo | Night Photography Course

Test your knowledge of night photography with this quiz.

Thank you so much for taking this course! We really appreciate you as a student and hope you learned what you set out to learn!

How to Edit Together a Star Trail Photo | Night Photography Course

Download and learn how to use free Lightroom presets to give your photos 1-click style.

Welcome to the Lightroom Presets Section | Night Photography Course

How to Install Presets in Any Version of Lightroom | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 1: Flat Matte Style | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 2: Street Grunge Style | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 3: Bold Contrast & Colors | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 4: Light & Airy | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 5: Vintage Vibes | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 6: Desaturated Colors | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 7: Black & White | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 8: HDR Nature Pop | Night Photography Course

Preset Pack 9: Tropical Teals & Oranges

Preset Pack 10: Cool Blues

Preset Pack 11: Golden Hour Bohemian

Preset Pack 12: Soft Pastels & Newborn Photography

Photo Contests

2023 Photo Contest Winners & Photo Analysis

Bonus

Bonus Lecture: Take Your Photography Further with Phil & Video School

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores traditional and contemporary practices of night photography, an appropriate choice for serious photographers

Teaches proper camera equipment and settings, editing techniques, and creative tricks

Provides comprehensive instruction by esteemed instructors who present engaging lessons

Offers bonus materials like downloadable cheat sheets, case studies, and assignments

Delivers step-by-step editing lessons, catering to photographers who want to enhance their post-processing skills

Goes beyond basic photography principles, exploring creative applications of light trails and star trails

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Night Photography: Stunning Night Photography the Easy Way with these activities:

Review the basics of photography

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This course builds on the assumption that you have a foundational understanding of photography. This activity will help you refresh those concepts before starting this course

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Review a beginner's guide to photography
Practice using your camera in different light settings

Practice shooting in manual mode at night

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This course is focused on taking beautiful night photos. To do that, you'll need to master shooting in manual mode at night. This activity will give you the opportunity to practice and experiment

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Find a dark location to practice
Experiment with different shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO settings

Create a series of night photos that tell a story

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This course will help you develop your creativity and artistic vision as a night photographer. This project will challenge you to think conceptually and tell a story through your photos

Browse courses on Narrative Photography

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Brainstorm a concept for your photo series
Scout locations and plan your shots
Shoot and edit your photos
Sequence and present your photo series

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Career center

Learners who complete Night Photography: Stunning Night Photography the Easy Way will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Photographer

Photographers work to produce and publish photographs for magazines, books, newspapers, online publications, and professional services. This course can help build a foundation for success in this career role by teaching students the basics of photography such as camera settings, composition, and editing. The course also includes specific lessons on shooting night photos, which is a valuable skill for photographers who want to expand their portfolio and capture unique images.

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Freelance Photographer

Freelance photographers work as independent contractors to produce and sell photographs. This course can help aspiring freelance photographers develop the skills they need to succeed in this career role by providing instruction in photography techniques, composition, and editing. The course also includes valuable lessons on how to prepare for photography trips and market oneself as a freelance photographer.

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Photo Editor

Photo editors work to select, improve, and organize digital or film photographs for specific image-based sections such as design, advertising, social media, and news. This course may be useful for aspiring photo editors by providing training in image editing and post-production techniques.

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Graphic designer

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Art Director

Art directors are responsible for the visual appearance of a wide range of media, including magazines, books, newspapers, websites, and advertisements. This course may be useful for those who wish to pursue a career as an art director by providing training in visual storytelling, design principles, and editing.

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Marketing Manager

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Web Designer

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Public relations manager

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Social Media Manager

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Journalist

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Librarian

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Historian

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Teacher

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Museum curator

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Archivist

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